Bill Belichick accuses Jets owner Woody Johnson of pulling the “trigger” too early on Robert Saleh
Bill Belichick suggested Jets owner Woody Johnson should've waited to see the Saleh-Rodgers connection before firing Robert Saleh.
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Bill Belichick is unhappy with Woody Johnson for firing Robert Saleh too early (Image via IMAGO)
Several names popped up as Robert Saleh’s replacement after the New York Jets fired him following their 2-3 start to the season. Bill Belichick is one of those names that has been making the rounds on various media outlets.
The veteran head coach remains without a coaching job since leaving the Patriots last season. In the meantime, he has been very vocal about Saleh’s sudden departure.
From his point of view, the decision was premature for owner Woody Johnson.
Just seemed like a little early to pull the trigger on that one to me. But not out of character for the owner. Woody’s always been kind of hard to predict what he’s gonna do.
Bill Belichick said on the ‘Let’s Go!!!’ podcast, SiriusXM via Rich Cimini
Bill Belichick praised Robert Saleh for creating a strong culture at Jets
The Jets were 20-36 under Robert Saleh since leaving the 49ers defense coordinator’s post and moving to the Big Apple. Even though they struggled to win games regularly, Saleh molded the defense to be one of the best in the league.
From dangling in the bottom half for nearly a decade, Saleh’s influence propelled the Jets as a dogged and gritty defensive unit.
They were 32nd his first year, and they’ve been consistently in the top five, top three in most categories. So he’s done a great job on that side of the ball.
Bill Belichick added
On top of boasting a good defense, the Jets finally signed a competent quarterback in Aaron Rodgers, even though he spent the first year rehabbing from a torn Achilles. The veteran Super Bowl winner made a full recovery and rejoined the team, showing flashes of his old self. Despite the hiccups along the way, the Jets were on the verge of becoming a feared team when Johnson pulled the plug on Saleh.
He brought a strong culture to the defense and obviously not quite there yet, but a long way to go in the season, seemed like a premature move.
Bill Belichick added
Bill Belichick chimed in on the Saleh firing. Tonight on "Let's Go!" (@SIRIUSXM), Belichick said:
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) October 14, 2024
“It’s certainly tough. Particularly that situation. You know, it's one of the best defensive teams in the league. Robert made them that way. They were 32nd his first year, and…
As for now, the Jets appointed Jeff Ulbrich as their interim head coach, and Todd Downing will call plays in place of Nathaniel Hackett.
The Jets play the Buffalo Bills on Monday night for the top spot in the AFC East. This will be a good test for Ulbrich and Downing. Regardless, Johnson will keep searching for a long-term solution to their head coaching problem, and Belichick is a strong favorite.
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